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South Bromsgrove High

Charford Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3NL

Good

Inspected 18 April 2023

Good
Ofsted
45
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
13–18
Ages
1,355
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About South Bromsgrove High

South Bromsgrove High is an academy converter in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England, for pupils aged 13–18. It has 1,355 pupils on roll. It is part of SOUTH BROMSGROVE HIGH ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 April 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45 (2025/26). 12.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Worcestershire →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 13–18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,355 / 1,294 (105%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
18 April 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

12.8%
Free school meals
1.6%
EAL
2.2%
SEN support
7.5%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

45.0
Attainment 8
328 pupils
44.2%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
68.9%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+
A-level average grade
114 students
11.4%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
64%
To higher education
21%
To top-third universities
9%
To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

96%
Sustained destination
90%
Stayed in education
4%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.8%
Overall absence
28.5%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

75.2
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -2.5 vs 2023/24
18
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24
15.49
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +1.5 vs 2023/24
£52,873
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 10% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,370 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
8
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,782
Spend per pupil
£7,816
Income per pupil
52%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Charford Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3NL
Phone
01527831783
Headteacher
Chris Smith

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is South Bromsgrove High?
South Bromsgrove High is an academy converter in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England, for pupils aged 13–18.
How many pupils does South Bromsgrove High have?
South Bromsgrove High has 1,355 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is South Bromsgrove High's Ofsted rating?
South Bromsgrove High was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 April 2023).
How does South Bromsgrove High perform at GCSE?
Pupils at South Bromsgrove High achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45 in 2025/26.
Is South Bromsgrove High part of an academy trust?
Yes — South Bromsgrove High is part of SOUTH BROMSGROVE HIGH ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is South Bromsgrove High?
South Bromsgrove High is located at Charford Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3NL.

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